A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

“A perennial classic for a reason. I’ve secretly harbored a fantasy of naming my daughter Francie after the lead character.”

“This is a WONDERFUL autumnal and coming of age read”

“Just as good as when I read it when I was 12”

“Favorite book of all time. Also a film, but I've never seen it. The book is where it's at! Detailed descriptions of everyday life. Also, the only book that's ever made me tear up. But there's a good dose of happiness as well. My mom gave it to me as a birthday gift when I was 15, and I can't even tell you how many times I've re-read it (in my early 40s now)!”

“A classic for a reason. I read this for the first time recently, and I had the best time reading it. Simple, beautiful, heartbreaking at times.”

“"...by turns overwhelming, sublime, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the daily experiences of the unforgettable Nolans are raw with honesty and tenderly threaded with family connectedness -- in a work of literary art that brilliantly captures a unique time and place as well as incredibly rich moments of universal experience."”

“A classic read”

“Pairs Well With: The Little Friend by Donna Tartt”